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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

at West Point yesterday, to load with cot
ton. tobacco and miscellaneous freight ior
Iiverpool. She is the first of g regular line
that the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Go, will load there for Liverpool, one run
ming every two weeks.
number OF Confederate officers ere ex-
ne cted TO be present and take part in the
corner stone laying of the Lee monument IN
Richmond on the 9th. Gen. Longstreet
writes that he cannot come. No reply has
been received from Gen. Malone, and .here
are number of others who have not for
mally replied to the committees invitation.
The Baltimore Board of trade vas yester'
day granted permission to name the location
for the new lightship, now ready at the
Portsmouth navy yard. 1t vast then decided
that the ship should be stationed off Smiths
Island shoals, with the understanding that
the board will DO all 10 it's power to secure
an appropriation from Congress next winter
for another lightship, to be located Oft False
Cape.
The people of Lunenburg and Nottoway
counties are excited over meteor witness
ed night or two ago, the explosion OF
which was 80 violent as to cause houses to
culver as if shaken by an earthquake. The
colored people are very badly frightened
and some Of them predict That Judgment
day" is near at band. They are holding re;
ligious services nightly, aud both men and
women are preaching
A committee of ten from John A. Andrew
Post, G. a. R., of Boston, with gifts to Lee
Camp Confederate Veterans, reached Rich,
mond yesterday. The gifts consist of ten
swords and belts and eave. The handle
of the latter is made of wood from the old
war steamer Kearsarae The gavel is com
posed one half Of wood from historical tree
in Boston, and the other half of wood from
the old Hancock house in the same city.
The gifts were presented last night.
The special issue Of the Chicago Ne,Cs
gotten out on the occasion of Mr. Cleve-
lands visit to that city contains letters fror,
prominent men throughout the country Civ
| Ing their opinion regarding his adminstra
ton. Virginia's contributions to the issue
ore letters from Gov. Lee. Bishops White
and Keane, Professors j. i. Cabel and Rich
ard McIlwaine, Hon. j. W. Daniel, Gen. ]
A. Early and others, all OF whom warmly
endorse the administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The buoy tenders are busy fixing for the
winter the huoys in the lower harbor, Hamp'
ton Roads.
Gov Lee has received an invitation to adj
dress the democracy of Baltimore at Concor-
dia Opera House or the night of the 14th.
A fire in The hold Of the steamship Dor
set, at Norfolk, yesterday, destroyed few
bales of cotton, but the ship was not in.
jured.
The w L. Richards farm, of 800 acres,
near Upperville, was sold by Chief Justice
Richards, of Kentucky, last week, for
$4,000.
A. Moore, Of Berryville, was nominated
yesterday 10y the democrats for tho House
ofDelegates as representative for Clarke and
Warren counties.
William Daniel was accidentally wounded
iu tho thigh while handling q pistol, at his
home, near Washington, Rappahannock
county, Thursday last.
4 number Of citizens Of Northampton and
Accomac counties have organized and estsb-
lished fair TO be known as tho Tdewater
Agricultural Association.
A lifeboat Invented ay Dr. ". H. Parker,
OF Richmond, was delivered at the Norfolk
navy Jstiu ASotSii"y ~ W
fore board OF naval officers.
The attendance at the Shenandoah Valley
Agricultural Fair, ut Winchester, yesterday,
VAS larger than on any first day for several
years. The programme was interrupted by
rain.
Tho tug Commodore Dupont arrived at
Baltimore yesterday with the hull, engines
and boiler of the steamer Avalon, Of The
Maryland Steamboat Company, which was
burned at Freeport, Wicomico river, Sep.
temhcr 4.
The annual fair of the Virginia Agricu-
iural ard Industrial Association (colored)
opened en- the grounds of the association,
near Petersburg, yesterday. but in corse-
quence of the incement weather the attend
ance wns small.
A fire is raging in tho Dismal Swamp,
eight miles from Deep creek, and much
standing and cut timber aad cord wood has
been destroyed. The fire is spreading over
q large area, aud men are stationed To watch
The flames to prevent iniury TO bindings.
The Spanish steamship LeoDofa arrived
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

An Old SUIT SETTLED.-At BOWIlng Hreen OF
Monday VIM. A. Little, jr., commissioner in the
suit of Hancock VS.. Luck, sold tract of land
containing $50 acres, which was purchased by
Terrell & Co. for the sum of $i05. The suit OF
Hancock vs. Luck was commenced in the Circuit
Court Of Caroline about the year 1855, and q
limb of the law" informs that the late vener-
able IT. B. Barton, who was counsel for one of the
parties to the suit before and after the war, used
10 afford much amusement to the members Of the
bar whenever there WAS little business before the
court, by moving that Eve take up the case Of
Hancock VS. Luck" The land had been sold
once and paid for in part in confederate money.
The expenses and costs in tho suit amount to
1915, but it is presumed that the present counsel
receives but small proportion of that amount
Fredericksburg star.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the Alexs. GAzEr.
WAsurMcrnN ID @ Oct ID 1887

Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. dAzErrKl
WASHINGTON. D. O.. Oct. ~. 1887
Immediately upon the opening of the q.
s. Supreme Court this morning, Chief JUS
tice Waite addressing Messrs. Gordon and
Meredith, of Richmond, who yesterday had
applied for witt OF habeas corpus III the
case OF the Attorney General of Virginia,
and two Commemorative attorneys Of that
State. now in Jail at Richmond, for con-
tempt, By order of Judge Bond, of the o. s.
Circuit Court, said that the writ az applied
for would be issued, returnable next Nor
day. Mr.. Gordon asked what had been de.
cided with reference to the application for
bail, which had also been made The Chief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

MASTER WORKMAN QUINN, of district
assembly 40, knights of labor, of New York,
on Monday Introduced resolution In the
general assembly OF his order recommending
the use of every available means to secure
commu;aton Of the death sentence upon
the Chicago anarchists for the assigned
reasoa that capital punishment is relic OF
bsrbarism." A curious public would like
know what the deliberate and premeditated
murder of sworn officers of the law, in the
execution of their duties, whose wives and
children ale left without support. is, in the
opinion of Mr.. Quinn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

sew YoRg, Get. II Tho stock market opened
firm to strong this morning, with drs. prices
from y TO 3 per cent. above last evenings final
figures generally. The improvement was nc,
maintained, however, and prices recede3 imme.
diat4iy. The losses were for fractions only The
downward movement was checked by 1880. su,
a rally, which carried some stocks shade o7et
the opening, occurred. There was little iu.taes
change in the market, and st II O'Clock it was
quiet sni firm at close To opening prices Moary
easg at 4a5c.
BALTIMORE Oct. 12.-Virginia Gs consoli at i
46; past.dre coupons CT 1906 SO; new 81
GO BID to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

MAYOR HEWITT, who is familiar WIN
bo.h the theory and practice of municipal
oovernmepts. when asked the other day
what 10 his opinion, was the best SORT OIL
citv government, replied: "The best plan
would be 10 give unlimited power 10 an
honest, capable man." In view OF The fraud
and corruption which seem to have al
tached themselves to municipal govern
ments as at present conducted in this coun-
try. irrespective OF the political complexion
of the men who administer them, many
other people have long entertained the
came opinion on the subject that Mayer
Hewitt does.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
Alex ANDRI-A-.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER u.

GENERAL AND local assemblies OF knights
If labor demand that foreigners shall o.
prohibited from holding lands IN thus eoun
,ry and Congress passes laws to enforce
,ha. demand; but the people OF ldaho'
,brouph their Governor, protest against
.ncb laws. for the good reason that beng
100 poor to develop the resources OF thaI
Territory themselves, they have TO depend
upon foreigners to supply the requisite cap
ital for that purpose. All of which SHOWS
that neither the knights nor Congress pcs
ssss the requisite information to enable them
properly to make demands aud pass laws
for tina ueople Of the whole country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
Disa strous storm.

NoGALEs, Ariz. Oct. 12.-one of the most
disastrous storms ever known on the south
ern coast of Mexico occurred on the 9Th and
Stb. The city OF Queiito. Il town of more
than s 600 people. was totally destroyed and
many lives lost. kilograms give accounts
of most affecting scenes, many women, child
rem and men laundering in the stormy cur
rent and crying for help. which was not at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

THE SPIRIT of nepotsm seems inseparabie
from representative government. Nearly
all the Senators aud Representatives In Con-
press have one or several members OF their
families in the executive departments there,
and it ia rare thing when they don't also
have them 10 positions at the Capitol. One
ofthe backgrounds OF complaint against one
ofthe officers OF the present House IS the fact
that be has the names of the relatives of SO
many of The members of that body upon bis
pay rolls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

The REPUBLICAN State committee OF New
York and the national republican committee
are largely composed not only of million
aires but OF millionaires who have acquired
their riches by means of governmental AID
to their monopolies And yet there are
some ill.informed men who gay that the
democratic party is run in the interests OF
the rich aud against those of the poor men
of the country, and the knights of labor OF
Ohio. Maryland and Richmond have de
clared against the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

REV. DIR. CROSBY says "drunkards shou!d
be Stunned like lepers." Some drunkar6s
are pretty bad, to be sure, but the reverend
gentleman referred to is entirely too sweep.
ing in his denmciation of them. If druuk-
.enness we're made punishable. instead OF
the sale of liquor, there would be considera-
bly less of it than there il; but as it is nat
ural vice, it will never be thoroughly eradi-
ooto6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
The Printers. Strike.

New YORK, Oct. 12-The strike among
the book and job printers continues and the
men profess confidence in The result. 1t is
said that The Presmen's Union has taken
the matter up and will aid the priuters by
quitting work in the establishments whose
proprie;ors are looked upon as the least wl
ling 10 concede the printers demands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
TIC psest Medical writers claim that

The Hest Medical WriferS claim that
the successful remedy for nasal catarrh must be
non irritating easy of application, and one that
will By its own action reach all the remote sores
and liberated surfaces The history of the efforts
to treat catarrh during the past few years obiges
met these conditions, and that is Ely's Cream
Balm This safe and pleasant remedy has mss-
tered catarrh as nothing els, hiss ever done, and
both physicians and patients freely conceie this
fact. The moro distressing symptoms quickly
Yield to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

hand. No particulars are obtainabIe, as the
wires are down. Dispatches state the sup
position is that there were "A number of
wrecks in the Gulf, but the f,cts cannot be
ascertained. Later dispatches to the Asso
ciated Press report the entire clfee and or
ance cron in Sinoln DESTROYED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

THE FACT that the people of Chattanooga
have presented Miss Emma Abbott with a
solid silver yacht as testimonial of their
appreciation of her defense of her profession
against the censures of preacher of their
city, do, S rot alter the other fact that the
defense referred to would have been inf
uitely more appropriate in theatre than in
q church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
Mr. Garrett Resigns.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 12.-Mr. Robert Garrett re-
signed the presidency of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railrcal Company 10. day, and the resignation was
accepted VIM F. Burns will continue as Presi-
dent uutil the annual meeting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

SENATOR SHERMAN says: Anything that
will beat down the democratic party end
build up our own is justifable in morals and
In law" Gen. Malone has promised Mr..
Sherman the solid vote of Virginia in the
next national democratic convention. The
General is now making still hunt. The
democrats should keep their eyes "skint."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
Foreign News.

CAIRO, Oct., la nlHisteIiui ctio:S Las
BEEN caused by deficit of 100000 in the
budget. To meet the deficit distasteful
economies are proposed.
LONDON, Oct 12.--Thn English Govern.
mept has decided to largely reduce the
number of troops in Burmah.
The Russian Government, officially con
tradicts the report that Grand Dl:.e Ncho
las in recent speech declared that under
certain circumstances he and other Russians
would join the French army.
A despatch from Vienna says that King
Milan and Queen Natalie Of Servia have be-
come reconcied.
Lady Brassey died on board the Sunbeam,
her husbands yacht while bound for Aus.
tralia, and was buried ST sea.
SOFIA, Oct. PA riot that almost cui
minated in revolt occurred Mt RutlovitZa
on Sunday. A newly arrived Russian
priest led party Of peasants in an attack
upon the Government Offices. The gend
ermss on duty at the Government buildings
fred upon the mob, but it was found neces
sary to call out a body Of cavalry in order
to disperse the rioters. Many were injured.
VIENNA. Oct. 12.-The Duchess Of Cam
berland, who was put into an insane asy.
lum some months ago, has completely re.
covered her reason and will leave the in
stitulion on Saturday.
PARIS, Oct. 12-Gen. Boulanger in an III
terview denied any completely in the Calf
arel fair, and challenged tho most seafch.
ing Investigation. He deplores the scandal
as likely to have depressing effect upon
the country just when revival OF patriot
ism is taking place. He believes thai
Nine Limousiu was sent 10 him from two
different quarters in order to lay n trap for
him.
The Journal DIES Debates says that France
does not desire to take possession of Moroc
co 10 the Injury of the material interests Of
Spain. Moorish water; vii soon witness
an assembling of men of war OF all countries,
in which even America will be represented.
The precise object of this assemblage, the
OOuI Htk G1yS ~ 10 POSSiH'S
that the participants are animated by wide
ly divergent intentions. If the object is to
guarantee the equilibrium OF the Mediterra-
mean, the programme is extremely vague
and very dangerous France ard SPAIN
who alone have direct and positive interests
there, the chief Of which is to prevent Nor
Deco from becoming 8 second Bulgaria,
should establish mutual understanding.
CABUL, Oct. 12.-Three hundred Rus.
sian subjects, under Syed Yakoob Ali. en-
tered Herat in the guse of merchants. The
Governor, distrusting the OBJECT Of their
Wait, communicated with the Amer, who
ordered the governor to refer to Mi,ahmen
Khan, the Russian Governor Of Murghab,
whose reply is enxious!y awaited. Ella
boraie military precautions ere being taken
at Herat. Trees are being removed and
the canal and ditch are being joined in one.
TANGIER, Oct. 12.-The Sultan of Moroc,
co.'s health continues to improve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
The President in Sioux City.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Oct. 12-President
Cleveland and party arrived here by special
train at half past six this morning and spent
half hour inspecting the Corn Palace.
They expressed the utmost pleasure at the
novel sight All were il coed health and
shirts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

The Orer1and Monthly for October has been re-
ceived from its publishers in San Francisco. Its
contents are: Tori to Shnto Temple at Nikko
Japanese Homes and Temples, Japanese Ghost
Myths, Indian War Papers, A Prayer, The Acequia
Msdre of Santiago, Chronicles of Camp Wright,
Shotgun Bill, Shadow of Gold, An Old Caifor
MANS Pioneer Story, Shall Not Say Him Nsy
The Demon of The Pine Hills, A Question, Chata
and Chinita, Recent Poetry, Etc, aud Book Re-
uiaWa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

Miss Flora McFIimsey, of Madison Square
must have hard time, getting along in
swell society, with SO few clothes-but they
soy she always managed to keep pretty
wall supplied with DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
Steamer on Fire.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct. l2.-At one o'clock
this morning ire broke out in the cargo of
the British steamship Hugh L-nden, load
ing for Liverpool, and is burning fiercely.
The vessel has 4 1000 bales of cotton on board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

Some onc fired pistol rifle ball through the
window OF Mr.. Barnister's bed room. in Rich
mond, tho other night, wherupon the Wing COM
ments thus: Had anyone been standing p in the
room and been in range of the bullet, it would in
all probability have inflicted a mortal wound
We'll. it is most likely
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Dividend.

BALTIMORE, Oct 12--Tho Baltimore and
Ohio directors to day passed dividend on
the main slen, and declared . FIVE per cent
dividend on the Washington branch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

AT Los ANGELES. Cal bricklayers are
getting 81 day, plasterers Sc, aud ordinary
laborers 50 so to So But the tariff is no
higher Mt Los Angeles than it is here. De-
maud and supply sffect wages. not the tariff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12
Snow.

UTICA, n y, Oct. 12.-Sno@ began fall
ing here this mcrning 1t is the first Of the
season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

BALTIMORE, Oct. 12-Cotton steady ard slo"
middling 9ls. Flour quiet and firm How
ard street and Western super 81 37a2 70; do
extra So 00a3 co. do family 81 75a4 80; city
mills super 50 37a2 60: DO extra 90 00a3 81
do Rio brands 81 BAD so; Patapsco supcrlatiye
patent 50 TO- do family 81 70. Wheat-south-
err steady and quiet; red soaS2: amber S2aS ,
Western frmer and dali No = winter red spot
7s7sa79; Oct 7S4a79l4 Nov SOAaS0ss Dc
S2aS2ls Jan S3l2as3Sa. CoIn-Souihern finn;
white 59a6O; yellow 56s57 Western essicr and
dull mixed Oct 5O4,a5IR.; Nov 50a51 \. year
AIS bid. Oats strong and quiet; Southern and
Penna 30a25; Western white 34a3G; do mixed
83a34 Ryc firm ct 5Sa6o. Hay firm for choice
prime to choice Western Sl3a15. Provisions
steady and fairly active. Mess Pork SIG pa
is 90 BulIemcsts shoulders aud clear rib
sides packed G2.a9l3 Bacon-shonldcTs 7esi:
clear rib sides 90. hams i3aI3a. Lard-rc-
fined 8. Butter firm Western packed 15als
creamery 22a25. Eggs steady az l7a1S Cofi,e
steady; Bio cargOcs ordinary to fair 19li9Ip
Sugar firm: 4 soft Gl,.. Whiskcy steady 50
81 14ai 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

the receipts arc still very small; the offerings
this morning on Change were sold at IA. - and
70 for fair to good samples; no choice lots have
been offered for several pays past Corn is steaiy
white 90 yellow 51a55 Oats arc active 1t 33a
36c per bushel Rye is firm at 5oa56, as to con
dtion. Potatoes are more abundant, but prices
arc we'll sustained. Other produce is in demand
and the markets are brisk on account Of more IA
vorsble weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

New YORK, Get. I2-cotton quiet uplar5s
T-16; Orleans 10; futures steady. Flour
Pork dull at SO GOa15 %; old mes dull at
$14 25a14 so. Lard easier at Sc II laaG 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

CHICAGO. Oct. u. II q. m.-Tbe grain mar
kct opened firm light receipts and steady
cables. Dec Wheat started ut 722a,s, and now SETS
at same fglIcs: May - - lG. Nov Corn
Al - 1G; May A 1916. Jan Pork :12 pa
~ 271b. Nov Lard So %. Short RIBS = 10 for
October
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

At yesterdays election 10 Alfred Centre.
n. z, the FIRST under the new Incorporation,
ten women cast Yoles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

HOMEMADE CAssIMEREs-A large as,ort
Il ment at prices to suit the times An cxami-
nation Of them solicited by
octS AMOS B. sLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

NEW CALIFORNIA DOUBLE CROWN RAIs-
~ ms fancy custors); also Valentia O0stall,
Cooking do. just received at
oct1o McBURNEY'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED FIVE. BUT.
d TON KID GLOVES, every pair warranted,
at one dollar.
octS AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

NATURAL COLOR LAMBS WOOL SHIRTS
~ and DRAWERS soft as silk, and said not to
shrink in washing. Call snd see them at
oct7 AMOS. B. SI.AYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-12

OMOKERs WILL READ THIS AND CALL
- Occidental, Highland and Ashlcigh Smoking
Tobacco just received at
octl2 McBURNET'S STORE.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-02-03

more dreadful in the evening to
light them, one would Judge. It was
done by men held by rope fastened
round their body, and then fastened
round the lantern Of the dome. At the
immense height at which they were
thus suspended they seemed no larger
than children. But the illumination Of
the cathedral. the baptistry. the great
churches Of the city, and above all the
Palazso vechio, the old municipal pal.
ace that has been the witness Of 90
many grand-so many sad sights during
the ages that are past.
And the procession through the streets
was something finer than any thing of
the kind I ever saw before. All the
skill of the Florentines of the days when
the greatest artists that then, or ever,
lived were the arrangers of such fetes
and professions, seemed to have come
back and re-endowed the men of this
generation, for surely nothing of the
kind could have been more tasteful,
more brilliant and enchanting as the
pictures Of fairyland-than the scenes
arranged to honor the Queens anni-
versary.- Florence Cor. Detroit Tribune.